Jeep Liberty Recalls

The Jeep Liberty has 26 recalls spanning the 2002-2012 production run, with the most serious being a fuel tank vulnerability on 2002-2007 models where the tank can rupture in a rear-end collision, leak fuel, and catch fire.

The final model years, 2011 and 2012, share a concern with the occupant restraint controller: an electrical fault inside the module can prevent the active headrests from deploying in a rear-end crash, leaving front seat occupants without that protection. The 2012 model year has a separate but related filing covering the same headrest deployment failure.

The 2008 model year has two issues. The windshield wiper motor can trap water due to excess adhesive, causing wipers to work intermittently and eventually fail entirely. Separately, the windshield and fixed rear quarter glass on some 2008 vehicles were bonded with the wrong adhesive, meaning the glass can separate from the body while driving and strike other people or vehicles.

The 2004-2007 model years carry a significant rear suspension concern: the lower control arms can corrode and fracture, causing sudden loss of vehicle control. This recall was expanded over time to cover the full 2004-2007 range. The 2006 model year also has a heating and air conditioning blower motor that can overheat and start an interior fire, and a clutch pedal position switch with springs that can break, potentially allowing the vehicle to start without the clutch depressed and move unexpectedly.

The 2002-2005 model years have a cluster of issues. On 2002 models, the front lower and upper ball joints can lose lubrication, corrode, and separate from the steering knuckle, causing loss of directional control with little warning. A separate 2002 recall covers a front impact sensor wiring bracket with sharp edges that can cut the wiring in a frontal collision and delay airbag deployment. The 2002 and 2003 model years have multiple airbag system defects where the front airbags, side curtain airbags, or seatbelt pretensioners can deploy without a crash, startling the driver. The 2005 model year has a transmission issue where a missing or improperly secured plug can allow the park pawl shaft to shift out of position, preventing the transmission from engaging Park. On 2004 models, valve cover studs can chafe against fuel injector and alternator wiring, causing engine stalls or an underhood fire. A 2004 body control module software issue can also cause the power door lock motors to run continuously, overheat, and seize.